Staff Reports
In a world where logic often takes a backseat to political correctness, the tale of cuffing and shackling adult deportees stands as a stark reminder of reality. When the decision was made to implement these safety measures during deportation flights, it wasn’t a whimsical choice. After all, nobody wants to share the air with a few rowdy deportees plotting a mid-air uprising. It may sound like a plot twist from a bad action film, but when lives are at stake, “better safe than sorry” takes on a whole new meaning, especially for those brave ICE officers tasked with keeping the peace above the clouds.
In the great skies of America, when you’ve got a bunch of individuals being deported, tensions can run high—sometimes higher than a Boeing 747. The likelihood of someone deciding that a domestic airplane is now the stage for their performance art act is far too real. Strapping these individuals down isn’t just about preventing gymnastics displays in the aisle; it’s about guaranteeing safety. It’s common sense, and yet that’s a concept that seems to get lost amidst the bureaucratic haze and the clamor for soft-pedaling enforcement actions.
Cuffing and shackling deportees is not some draconian measure from an oppressive regime; it’s a practical approach that mirrors similar practices used in any serious movement of prisoners. Sure, people like to point fingers and shout about human rights, but when you’ve got deportees who might decide that a flight to LaGuardia is the perfect opportunity for a game of “Let’s Make a Scene,” there’s little room for sentimentality. The reality is that history has shown a few “bad apples” can spoil the whole bunch, especially when crammed en masse into an aerospace tin can.
“The Haitians ripped away every window sunshade, bent luggage compartment doors, tore up seat cushions, destroyed anything destroyable as pilots cowered behind locked cabin doors, the beginning of a rampage of hijackings, attacks on ICE agents and mutiny.” https://t.co/wNd7HlBapB
— Todd Bensman (@BensmanTodd) February 18, 2025
In an age where any show of strength by law enforcement is met with eye rolls or attempts to vilify the enforcers, these measures need to be praised rather than criticized. ICE officers, while performing their crucial duties, deserve all the support for wanting to return to their families safely after a day of work—without having to deal with airborne antics and potential riots that could turn a flight into a catastrophe.
So, while some wail about “cruelty” at 40,000 feet, it’s worth remembering that the real cruelty would be to send unshackled, potentially volatile individuals into a tightly packed cabin where panic can erupt without warning. Proper precautions, even if some may label them harsh, ensure that the flights remain peaceful. In a way, cuffing and shackling is just another sensible measure in a time where common sense should be celebrated rather than shunned.
